# TURT vs Snake ID

The clearest difference is rating: TURT at 5.0 against Snake ID's 4.4. TURT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Snake ID's advantage is ratings volume (458 vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake ID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TURT asks for nothing beyond the download.

TURT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake ID has 458 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TURT ships an update every 3 months, Snake ID every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TURT | Snake ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turt/id1097625215/reviews)** | [4.4 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-id-reptile-identifier/id6581482039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/518363367) | [Pibardos LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552646666) |

## What reviewers say

### TURT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turt/id1097625215)

Contribute to sea turtle research by logging your sightings and photographs. Help scientists identify individual turtles and track population rates worldwide. This app educates users about sea turtles and supports conservation efforts.

**Highlights:** Log turtle sightings and photographs, Contribute to scientific research, View global sighting map, Educate about sea turtles, Support conservation efforts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snake ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-id-reptile-identifier/id6581482039)

Instantly identify snakes, frogs, and lizards by taking a photo or uploading an image. Access detailed species descriptions, interesting facts, and enhance your knowledge of reptiles. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and anyone curious about the creatures around them.

**Highlights:** Instant reptile identification, Identify from photos or gallery, Detailed species descriptions, Fascinating reptile facts, User-friendly interface, Educational tool for reptiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TURT free?

TURT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snake ID free?

Snake ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TURT or Snake ID?

TURT is rated higher. TURT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Snake ID averages 4.4 from 458 ratings.

### Do TURT or Snake ID have ads?

Neither TURT nor Snake ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TURT or Snake ID?

TURT ships an update every 3 months, and Snake ID every 5 weeks. Most recently, TURT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Snake ID on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*